Lori Mae Yvette Calibuso Acob, an intern in our summer 2021 Concussion Education & Advocacy Internship Program, has garnered the “Exceptional Student Award” from the Washington State Public Health Association (WSPHA).

Two footballers in action

A clinical trial found that people with a history of mTBI and cognitive impairment, recruited from five military and VA sites, showed significant improvement in cognitive function after using BrainHQ training compared to an active control group. This online program is commercially available and low cost.

In this post, we discuss a Headway UK article with tips to help people struggling with depression after a brain injury.

In an article for Knowable Magazine, Helen Santoro elaborates on "Emerging research [that] suggests that even mild hits to the head may damage the tiny lymphatic vessels that clear toxic chemicals and cellular debris from the brain.”

Two professional soccer players from different teams tra to get the ball. Jump shot

Use of the CEFALY device for post-traumatic headaches (PTH) in concussion patients was discussed in a presentation chaired by Nathan Zasler, MD, a leading expert on PTH, at the 2017 International Brain Injury Association Conference. The CEFALY is a nerve stimulator for migraine headaches and is now available without a prescription.

In this blog post, we discuss a meta-analysis conducted by Xiaotian Shen et al.

A British neuropsychologist has adapted to quarantine by creating online Tai Chi classes for stroke survivors and brain injury patients.

This article discusses concussion causes, symptoms, and risks for dancers.

Dr. Michael Hoffer, an otolaryngologist (ear nose and throat doctor), is working alongside a team of researchers at the University of Miami on a five-year study that will evaluate the efficacy of a new cannabinoid-based pill as a concussion treatment.

An interview with physical therapist Justin J Ho PT, DPT, CSCS, about delivering physical therapy to concussion patients via telehealth.

An interview with physical therapist Joe Mahon about delivering physical therapy to concussion patients via telehealth. Mr. Mahon is offering free telehealth sessions while #shelter-in-place orders are in effect.

A collection of recent newsletter articles about exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, as a form of therapy or treatment for concussions or persistent post-concussion syndrome.

Since the Iranian strike on the U.S. base in Iraq, the reported mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) from the strike have steadily increased, and the number is now up to 109. There is no objective test for mTBI, and diagnosis can be problematic. There is concern that these injuries can lead to long-term symptoms for about 20%, and also could lead to long-term neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers are working on identifying biomarkers to use for diagnosis.

Concussion Alliance is now partnering with TeachAids to further our mutual concussion education efforts. Concussion Alliance connected the Northwest Brain Injury Symposium with the CrashCourse film, which they presented at their July conference.

In a video of her recent presentation at UW Medicine/Gonzaga University, researcher Christine MacDonald PhD shares several important discoveries about the impact of combat concussions on mental health. The EVOLVE study, for which she is the lead researcher, found that those who suffer combat concussions worsen over the course of their 1-year and 5-year follow-ups.

For the first time, the University of Calgary will be providing a free, non-credit online course “Concussion: prevention, management, and treatment.”

The course runs from April 8 to May 27, 2018, and is part of the Universite of Laval’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) program. Anyone from anywhere in the world can take the course, which is in English.

Doctoral researcher Rebecca Denniss tells Concussion Alliance about her research investigating the potential for micronutrients to improve cognition following traumatic brain injury.

Healing from a concussion or post-concussion syndrome can be an isolating experience, both for the person with the injury and the people supporting them. There is a surprisingly robust source of support and information to be found on online support groups. This article covers our recommended Reddit forums and Facebook groups.